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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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